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Dr. William M. "Bill" Ginn

1934 - 2025

Dr.  William M. "Bill" Ginn obituary, 1934-2025, Raleigh, NC

BORN

1934

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Strickland Funeral Home

103 W. Franklin Street

Louisburg, North Carolina

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Oct. 16, 2025

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Louisburg Baptist Church

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William Ginn Obituary

Dr. William M. "Bill" Ginn

June 28, 1934 - October 11, 2025

Raleigh, North Carolina - William M. "Bill" Ginn, 91, of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025. A devoted husband, father, physician, and friend, Bill will be remembered for his compassion, dedication, and hearty laughter.

Born on June 28, 1934, in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Bill was the beloved son of William Ginn and Annie Mildred Kelly Ginn. He grew up alongside his brother, Fred Ginn.

While working as a lifeguard along the North Carolina coast at Fort Macon, Bill met the love of his life, Peggy Williams. Their partnership became the foundation of a devoted marriage that lasted 60 years.

After earning a medical degree, Bill began his service in 1962 as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Public Health Service. In 1965, he settled in Raleigh and began a 34-year career as a cardiologist and internist. Bill cared deeply for his patients.

Beyond his professional life, Bill appreciated life's simple pleasures. He found peace and joy in the outdoors, spending countless hours gardening and raising livestock on his farm in Louisburg, NC. He also enjoyed searching for Native American artifacts on local farmland.

Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Peggy Williams Ginn; his parents, William and Annie Mildred Kelly Ginn; and his brother, Dr. Fred Ginn.

He is survived by his children, Billy (Johnette) Ginn of Louisburg and Carol (Larry) Nobles of Raleigh; his grandchildren, Savannah Nobles (David Parbus) of Asheville and Nick Nobles of Raleigh; his sister-in-law, Ann (Furman) Humphrey of Pinehurst; and his nephew, Casey (Ashley) Humphrey, also of Pinehurst.

A memorial service will be held at Louisburg Baptist Church on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 2:00pm. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice, 4515 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC 27609.

Arrangements are by Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, Louisburg. www.stricklandfuneralhome.net

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News & Observer from Oct. 14 to Oct. 15, 2025.

Memorial Events
for William Ginn

Oct

16

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Louisburg Baptist Church

302 N. Main Street, Louisburg, NC 27549

Oct

16

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

Louisburg Baptist Church

302 N. Main Street, Louisburg, NC 27549

Funeral services provided by:

Strickland Funeral Home

103 W. Franklin Street, Louisburg, NC 27549

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Shirley Smith

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Dr Ginn was an excellent doctor and wonderful person. . I knew him when I worked at Rex Hospital. I would talk to him about his garden and he would give me advice about mine. Patients and staff thought so much about him. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers for his family.

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